Job Summary
Care Plus Group is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the Community Inpatient Unit (CIU) at Cambridge Park, Grimsby. This permanent, part-time role (24 hours/week) offers a fixed salary point of £24,968/year pro rata.
The CIU provides short-term, bed-based rehabilitation, re-enablement, and recovery support for individuals following illness, injury, surgery, or significant health events. The successful candidate will deliver personal, nutritional, and clinical care under the supervision of Nurses and Assistant Practitioners, supporting patient independence and recovery.
Key Job Details
* Job Title: Health Care Assistant
* Employer: Care Plus Group
* Location: Community Inpatient Unit, Cambridge Park, Peterhouse Road, Grimsby DN34 5UX
* Pay: £24,968/year pro rata (fixed salary point)
* Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time (24 hours/week)
* Closing Date: 26 March 2026
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver personal and nutritional care to patients
* Undertake clinical tasks (observations, dressings, swabs, etc.) with expanding skills over time
* Coordinate direct care for a cohort of patients under supervision
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Care Staff)
* Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality
* Support patient-centred rehabilitation and recovery
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
* QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
* Level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy (or equivalent competence)
* Experience working with patients
* Effective computer skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Clear, sensitive communication skills
* Empathy, professionalism, and ability to handle challenging situations
* Commitment to Care Plus Group core values
* Flexible approach to working arrangements
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable:
* Experience in multidisciplinary team working
* Experience using SystmOne clinical system
* Knowledge of community nursing and primary care
* Clinical skills such as wound care, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, and blood sugar monitoring
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£24,968/year pro rata)
* Optional contributory pension scheme
* Closed access to NHS pension scheme (for eligible staff)
* Lease car options
* Full induction programme
* Extensive CPD and development opportunities
* Recognition of continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for annual leave entitlement
* Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements
* Disability Confident employer (guaranteed interview for disabled candidates meeting essential criteria)
About Care Plus Group
Care Plus Group is an employee-owned social enterprise established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services. With over 800 employees, the organisation is recognised nationally for innovation and quality, winning an HSJ Award in 2021. Care Plus Group is committed to sustainability, staff engagement, and delivering high-quality services across NE Lincolnshire.
Application Process
How to Apply:
* Complete the application via NHS Scotland Jobtrain.
* Do not upload a CV (applications are shortlisted via Jobtrain forms only).
* For informal enquiries, contact Unit Manager James Skivington at James.Skivington1@nhs.net or 01382 633816.
* Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email—check inbox and spam folders regularly.
* CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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